Looking at the Phoenix Suns right now, the team is a visual representation of a playoff contender. They boast stars such as Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. They’re currently fifth in the Western Conference and have won seven out of their last 10 games, the latest of which was a victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
However, the road wasn’t always this smooth for Phoenix. Prior to recent years, the team experienced plenty of heartache, particularly during Booker’s first couple of seasons. They lacked offensive firepower, and management just couldn’t provide Booker with an adequate supporting cast before the acquisition of Chris Paul in 2020.